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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 515.81 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 515.81 and 127.55 is: 191.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 515.81 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/515.81 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 515.81 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 65,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,792.70/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.24

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